The Data Collection Framework (DCF) Explanatory meeting with Serbia, 30 September 2014
Introduction Since 2000, the EU has had common rules on scientific fisheries data collection: 1. The Data Collection Regulation (Council Regulation No 1543/2000) 2. The Data Collection Framework "DCF" (Council Regulation No 199/2008) These rules are different to those on data for control purposes (Council regulation No 1224/2009)
Introduction The DCF lays down rules concerning: the collection and management, in the framework of multiannual programmes, of biological, technical, environmental and socio-economic data concerning the fisheries, aquaculture & processing sectors; the use of data concerning the fisheries sector in the framework of the Common Fisheries Policy, for the purpose of scientific analysis.
The legal basis for the DCF Scientific aspects/obligations: Council Reg. No 199/2008 (Framework for data collection) Commission implementation Reg. No 655/2008 (Detailed rules for data collection) Commission Decision No 2010/93/EU (EU Multiannual Programme) extended to 2014-2016 (C(2013)5243) Member State National Multiannual Programmes (currently 2014-2016)
Financing of data collection Data collection is eligible to 80% of EU co-financing (for eligible expenses) under the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund. 520 M Euro available for data collection for 2014-2020 Obligations to implement DCF irrespective of financial support by EU.
Main provisions of the DCF what data? Establishment of a multi-annual EU programme Covers commercial fisheries by EU vessels (incl outside EU waters), recreational fisheries, (marine) aquaculture, industries processing fisheries products, impact on fishing on ecosystem.
Data covered Categories Types of variables Sector covered Biological data a) Quarterly length distribution of species and quarterly volume of discards Length, weight, sex, maturity, fecundity of individual fish. b) Quarterly estimates of catches a) Commercial fish stocks not all variables needed for all stocks. Variables collected either every year or every three years depending on stocks. b) Recreational fisheries (salmon, cod, eels, sharks) Socio-economic data Different categories of income and of costs, employment, size of the fleet or sector: 1. Fleet 2. Aquaculture sector 3. Processing sector Transversal or 'control' data a. Capacity (Number of vessels, GT, kw, vessel age) b. Effort (Number of vessels, Days at sea, Hours fished, Fishing days, kw*fishing Days, GT * Fishing days, Number of trips, Number of rigs, Number of fishing operations, Number of hooks, Number of lines, Numbers of pots, traps, Soaking time) c. Landings (Value, Price and total weight) Commercial fish stocks
Main provisions of the DCF how are data collected? Observer schemes on board commercial vessels, Scientific research surveys Harbour sampling of landings Questionnaires (socio-economic data)
Main provisions of the DCF procedures A. MS to establish a Multiannual National Programme B. MS to coordinate through i) Regional Coordination Meetings Baltic North Sea North Atlantic Mediterranean & Black Sea Long-distance fisheries ii) Planning Group for Economic Issues C. MS to ensure access to sampling sites, protection of data, quality control, transmission of data to end-users.
Planning, Monitoring & Reporting Member States submit their National Programme Commission adopts these after a technical evaluation has taken place (STECF) via a Commission Decision. Every year, Member States may choose to update their National Programme (e.g. following RCMs) Amendments to National Prorgammes are also checked by STECF and adopted via a Commission Decision.
Planning, Monitoring & Reporting Every year, Member States report on their delivery of the National Programme for the previous year. Commission evaluates Member States' Annual Report (based on STECF evaluation). Commission evaluates compliance of Member States with their obligation to transmit data to end-users.
Revision of the DCF CFP Basic Regulation(EU) No 1380/2013 - Article 25: Principles and objectives, but no new legal base: Council Reg. No 199/2008 will be revised (Co-Decision procedure)
Objective of the revision What will change: Scope of the DCF End-user oriented data collection Improved data quality Improved availability of data Simplification & rationalization Strengthened regional cooperation Improved compliance
Objective of the revision What will not change: EU multiannual programme, implemented through national programmes Key obligations upon Member States in relation to collection, storage, protection and provisions of data Provisions on rights and obligations of data users. Provisions on cooperation within and between Member States. Requirement for an Annual Report
Future legal set-up 1. Council & Parliament Regulation with crosscutting rules DCF Regulation 199/2008 -> Modify (co-decision) Timeline: proposal not likely before end 2014 2. A Commission legal act with details of the variables to be collected EU Multiannual Programme
Land-locked countries Currently no obligation to implement DCF but collection under other legislation (eg Eurostat) Once DCF is revised: Socio-economic and sustainability data for freshwater aquaculture (if included in revised DCF) Socio-economic data only for the processing industry Only if either is present in their territory